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Jairzinho Rozenstruik was someone who was expected to bring a challenge to the knockout artist Francis Nagnnou but he failed to do so. The loss was humiliating for Jairzinho Rozenstruik but that hasn’t stopped the titan from still hoping for a title shot, in a recent interview with MMA Junkie he explained why. Jairzinho Rozenstruik is all set to face Junior Dos Santos, a long time heavyweight contender and former UFC heavyweight champion, in August UFC event....

The 35-year-old midfielder tested positive for dexamethasone, a steroid hormone, after Jamaica’s 0-2 away defeat to Honduras in a World Cup qualifier in June. Jamaica’s team doctor Carlton Fraser has been handed a four-year ban. Both Fraser and Hue have been suspended provisionally since August and their ban will be backdated, FIFA announced Thursday, reports Xinhua. Hue will not be able to play in any friendly or official matches, national and international level alike, until May 6, 2014, while Fraser is banned from working in football until Aug 6, 2017....

James, 28, is linked with Napoli and Atletico Madrid after returning to the Santiago Bernabeu from a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich. Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin told ESPN on Thursday that James did not want to continue at Madrid, nor did the LaLiga giants want him to. Asked about those comments, Zidane said the Colombia international’s future was not something for him to worry about....

Ivory Coast defeated Ghana on penalties two years ago in Equatorial Guinea to clinch their first African title since 1992 and finally make the most of their so-called ‘golden generation’. A number of that team’s more experienced players have since retired or been phased out, with Kolo Toure, Yaya Toure, Siaka Tiene, Boubacar Barry and Seydou Doumbia all missing, while Gervinho is absent through injury. But now coach Michel Dussuyer has a strong core of young talent at his disposal, as Eric Bailly, Serge N’Guessan, Franck Kessie and Wilfried Zaha all prepare to take centre-stage for their title defence, and veteran Togo coach Claude Le Roy accepts his side are outsiders to make the knockout stages....

Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half with two runs to tie it 3-all. Rafael Devers also homered for the major league-leading Red Sox (101-46). They pulled 10 1/2 games ahead of the idle New York Yankees and decreased their magic number to six for clinching a third straight division crown. Boston is the only team in the majors that’s already locked up a playoff berth....

Open shots are just not as exciting as having a defender right in your face, according to Smith. MORE: Smith, Shumpert thrilled to be ex-Knicks | All-NBA teams | Classic Lebron photos “I’d rather take a contested shot than an open shot any day,” Smith said per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com. “It’s kind of boring when you take open shots.” The numbers back up Smith’s shot selection. He is making 29 percent of his open spot up jump shots in the playoffs compared to 48 percent of his contested spot up jumpers, according to Synergy Sports....

Scholes said about Wilshere earlier this season, “Wilshere, what a really top young player, but he has not really gone on. Injuries have not helped him but he does not look any better player now than when he was 17.” Wilshere speaking at London Colney said, “It was a bit strange – out of the blue,’’ “I remember watching it, he was having a go at Arsenal, and I was thinking: ‘Is he going to come for me?...

“I’ve been waiting 20 years,” Robinson’s widow Rachel said, via the Los Angeles Times . “It’s the fulfillment of a dream.” MORE: 42 rare Jackie Robinson images from SN’s archives | MLB must invest in next generation of African-Americans Dodger Stadium has never had a statue on its grounds. Team president Stan Kasten indicated Robinson’s statue would be the first of a series. “I would not be surprised if there are more to come,” he said....

Until Microsoft’s Inside Xbox presentation, it was believed that these original Xbox games would be coming to the Xbox One later today instead of April 17. This is because the Xbox Store listed the games for an April 10 release date, which led to some confusion. So while some fans may be disappointed that they won’t be able to play Morrowind on their Xbox One today as previously anticipated, at least they won’t have to wait too much longer to play the game on a modern console....

“He had a 99-overall rating on Madden, so that’s like what, that’s damn near unguardable on Madden right?” Ramsey told reporters Thursday. “It’s pretty much like that in real life too, it’s tough.” Hopkins has finished in the top 10 in receptions and touchdowns four times each, receiving yards three times and yards per reception once. He has also made two All-Pro rosters. Hopkins did all of that with very little help in his first four years in the NFL....

Fournette, the fourth overall selection in the 2017 draft, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is due to make $4.17million in 2020. With his option declined, as per NFL Network, Fournette will become an unrestricted free agent following the conclusion of the 2020-21 league year. The Jaguars reportedly attempted to trade Fournette over the past month and the organisation had discussions with Tampa Bay and Miami, but were unable to complete a deal....

In the toughest fight of his career, Paul scored a late knockdown of Anderson Silva and then won a controversial unanimous decision to remain undefeated at 6-0. It wasn’t the decision so much as it was the wide scorecards that drew boos from the 14,430 fans in attendance at Desert Diamond Arena. Silva often landed the harder combinations and put Paul in uncomfortable positions as he applied pressure. Although he is now 47, Silva resembled the man who remains the UFC record-holder for his middleweight title reign with his showboating, sharp counterpunching and evasiveness....

No announcement has been made as he is focusing on the game versus TCU. However, Carter is expected to declare for the draft and is a consensus top-10 pick by almost everyone as of right now. He’s another product of the Georgia defensive line that has produced many high draft picks in 2022. These include Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, and Devonte Wyatt. The All-American has recorded 30 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and three pass deflections this season....

A couple of missed tackles, a missed interception that bounced off his facemask were just precursors to the worst. Adams suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of Monday night’s Seahawks season opener, and was officially listed as doubtful in the aftermath. MORE: NFL Week 1 power rankings — Where Seahawks sit in Week 1 It’s not the first injury that Adams has dealt with as a member of the Seahawks: In 2020, Adams suffered a groin injury and missed four games, and in 2021, Adams was placed on season-ending IR after suffering a torn labrum....

Jameis Winston, Dick Vitale and Bucs tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins took some time to hang out as the Lightning battled the Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. MORE: Winston studies plays at Drake concert | Manziel is Browns’ backup, and that’s OK | Classic photos of Winston Unfortunately for Dickie V and Winston, New York routed Tampa Bay, 7-3, to send the series to a Game 7....

The film, which originally aired at the Sundance Film Festival, featured Erica Kinsman, who accused Winston of sexual assault while he was attending Florida State. A little more than ten minutes of the hour-and-40-minute movie focused on Kinsman’s side of events. She detailed the night in question and spoke on the fallout in the aftermath with the intense media coverage and controversial investigations. While the ensuing events haven’t been easy on Kinsman, she’s glad she opened up about the incident....

Anderson was visibly annoyed with the umpires, more so with Australian umpire Bruce Oxenford after he was warned twice for running on the pitch. According to the rules, Anderson can be now be removed from the attack if he encroaches on the danger area once more in the innings. Although this apology might not be sufficient to avoid a fine, as the umpires will report his behaviour to match referee Richie Richardson....

Blood Stone comes from the talented minds at Bizarre Creations, most recently responsible for the stellar Blur. As you would expect from a studio so long associated with driving games, Blood Stone will indeed feature vehicle segments, on both land and sea. But driving isn’t Bizarre’s only talent - they’ve got some history with shooters, as well. Most recently with The Club, but going all the way back to Fur Fighters on the Dreamcast....

The Colombia international has struggled to settle in Germany since signing from Real Madrid on an initial two-year loan deal in July. Reports in Spain claim James wants to return to Madrid, especially now that Carlo Ancelotti has departed Bayern. Heynckes, who has taken over as coach until the end of the season, concedes the language barrier in particular is an obstacle but says he will stand by the 26-year-old....

The Steelers have re-signed their beastly veteran linebacker to a two-year deal, the team announced on Sunday. MORE: Draft Big Board — Top 100 | Brady nailed own scouting report | Best QB debates A photo posted by James Harrison (@jhharrison92) on Mar 22, 2015 at 9:56am PDT Harrison previously announced on Saturday that he would decide between re-joining the Steelers or signing with the Titans, presumably to follow former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, who resigned and joined the Titans’ coaching staff in February....